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Location DB > United States > Georgia > Moultrie > Swift Packing Plant  Name Swift Packing Plant  Viewing Options Log in to activate viewing options  Database Info created by happycabbage on 9/17/2009 12:58 AM last modified by happycabbage on 4/7/2012 4:26 AM  Viewability Publically Viewable This location has been labeled as Demolished, and therefore can be viewed by anyone.  Overview  Description What remains of the plant isn't all that large. It's about three stories high but only comprised of the ground floor and the roof. Nothing much on the roof but a great view of the walmart or whatever built behind it.  Basic Information Type: Building Status: Demolished Accessibility: Easy Recommendation: worth the trip  Physical Information Address Moultrie, Georgia United States Owner: See a map of this location  Hazards asbestos rust unsafe flooring Sketchy stair landing.  Interesting Features  Security Measures fences barbed wire Semi-busy road. Very open area.  Historical Dates Built: 1917 Closed: 1970  Required Equipment breathing mask  Recommended Equipment Long pants/sleeves. Plenty of thorns.  History What I have been able to find so far is as follows: In 1914, the Vereen Family (and possiblely some other investers) started the Moultrie Packing Company and built the building. In 1917, Swift purchased the Moultrie Packing Company. As a side note, the Vereen Family is an old local Southern Family and their name is on all kinds of stuff around here. As for the Packing, well, the High School mascot is a Packer(hog). Anyway, the facility had an elongated stock yrad along the rear by the railroad tracks. In 1970, Swift built a new facilty, then shortly there after, sold the new facility. At some point, the old facility was purchased by a group of three or four local men. One of which is Major Adderton, whom I do know personally. At some point in the early to mid 90's Aderton became the sole owner. in 1996 he began dismanteling the building with the intent of selling the bricks. There after, asspestos was found in the building, so the Government stopped Adderton from further dismanteling of the building, at least until the asbestos could be removed in compliance with E.P.D./E.P.A. rules. In the mean time, the City started putting pressure on Adderton to do something about this "eye sore" at the "front of town". Finally, the City gave him the utimatum of "clean it up" or "we will, and send you the bill". Adderton offered the property to the City for $1.00 and they took it. Some how, the City got a grant to pay for the removal of the building in accordance with E.P.D./E.P.A. rules. As I said before, if memory serves me correctly, It still ended up being after the year 2000 before the actual work resumed to remove the building. I don't remeber the who story, but some how, the smoke stack and boiler house still survive to this day.  Media Coverage  Future Plans  Stories Add your own story  Photo Galleries Surprise vacation abandonment. Thu, Sep 17th, 2009 posted by happycabbage 25 pictures   Add your own photos Mark all galleries as Seen  Web Links http://www.moultri...ory_179214001.html  Contribute Edit this Location  Moderator Rating The moderator rating is a neutral rating of the content quality, photography, and coolness of this location. This location has not yet been rated by a moderator.  Validation This location's validation is current. It was last validated by Opheliaism on 4/8/2012 3:41 AM.  Latest Changes on Apr 8 12 at 3:41, Opheliaism validated this location on Apr 7 12 at 4:26, happycabbage made this location public on Apr 7 12 at 4:26, happycabbage changed the following: Status on Sep 20 09 at 18:02, Emperor Wang validated this location on Sep 20 09 at 18:02, Emperor Wang changed the following: Display Name, History on Sep 18 09 at 1:34, Steed validated this location on Sep 17 09 at 2:29, happycabbage changed the following: Recommended Equipment, Description on Sep 17 09 at 2:28, happycabbage changed the following: Province / State (please use full name) on Sep 17 09 at 2:26, happycabbage made this location available on Sep 17 09 at 2:26, happycabbage updated gallery picture DSC03526  Forum Threads about this Location  Who's been looking? Click here to see who'se been looking.  Report Problems Is this location inappropriate / broken / missing key info? 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